Spinal infection (SI) is defined as an infectious disease affecting the vertebral body, the
intervertebral disc, and/or adjacent paraspinal tissue and represents 2–7% of all …

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition associated with significant morbidity and
mortality. Despite advances in diagnostic medicine, early recognition of SEAs remains …

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of bacterial and
tuberculous spondylodiscitis and associated complications. Owing to its high sensitivity and …

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Brain abscesses and spinal epidural abscesses are serious,
potentially life-threatening infections of the central nervous system. This article outlines the …

SEA is a potentially devastating condition that is frequently missed. Protocols are put in
place to facilitate early evaluation of back pain in patients with red flags with appropriate …

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is still an uncommon but devastating infection of the spine. In
recent years, a number of reported cases have risen. The most important prognostic factor …

Introduction Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare but serious condition that carries with it
a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Objective This review highlights the pearls and pitfalls …

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Infections of the spine and spinal cord are associated with a high
risk of morbidity and mortality and, therefore, require prompt clinical recognition, efficient …

We report a case of a 73-year-old male with a history of diabetes mellitus, osteomyelitis,
methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) bacteremia who recently completed an …

Background/objective Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the
preferred imaging modality for diagnosing pyogenic spinal infection (PSI), but it is not always …